MatriForum

MatriForum aims to encourage further constructive dialogue between science and the public at large regarding alternative, egalitarian forms of society supported by the latest findings in the scientific fields of modern matriarchal research, economics, sociology, political science and cultural studies, among other areas.

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Regular conferences provide access to the current state of research, encouraging people to share what they know and helping to develop a network of researchers, authors, filmmakers, activists and others interested in this area.

As an international event, MatriForum creates a space for people to learn about new approaches and alternative paradigms through lectures, panel discussions and workshops on current social, socio-political and economic issues and to develop these ideas together.

MatriForum opens up spaces and paths that break down the rigid constructs of thought, critically question current ideologies, stimulate innovative, forward-looking discussions and develop workable solutions.

The platform was founded in 2019 by Simone Plaza, Martina Engel-Fürstberger, Anna Pixner, and Andrea Fleckinger and is based on the matriarchal approach taken by modern matriarchal studies. This places life as a core value at the centre of society and provides a foundation to create concrete, viable alternatives for a balanced, egalitarian and peaceful society.

Martina engel fuerstberger

Martina Engel-Fürstberger

Founder

A mother of three children, Martina's a certified teacher trainer and therapist under the Non-Medical Practitioners Act, specialising in executive coaching for women and promoting a horizontal instead of a vertical hierarchy in the world of work. She applies her years of experience to a range of contexts to these fields and, in addition to her professional work, is also socially and privately committed to equal rights and social change for more equality through new structures.

Andrea fleckinger

Andrea Fleckinger

Founder

A mother of two, Andrea has a Master's degree and is a social worker in South Tyrol, Italy. After 10 years' experience with women's shelters, she's now working on her doctorate, addressing the topic of motherhood and social work. Her research takes a feminist, participatory approach and combines the theory and practice of social work with socio-critical theories and the findings of modern matriarchy research.

Anna pixner

Anna Pixner

Founder

Anna was born in Austria and lives in Upper Austria. She has a degree in engineering and also studied production and management, with extensive experience as a project manager in production and logistics. She's a passionate pedagogue and trainer, specialising in the vocational training of young people. Her other great interests are equal rights and the empowerment of women and girls, supporting them on their way to finding both themselves and their roots.

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Simone Plaza

Founder

Simone has a degree in Philology and is a specialist and simultaneous translator. She has a son and grew up in Barcelona, with German, Spanish and Catalan cultural influences, although she's been living in Berlin since 2017. As a professional mediator between languages and cultures, with a particular focus on industry, she realises the fundamental value of communication and exchanging new ideas in order to find alternative solutions to the crucial problems facing our society.

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